FFN’s editorial board backs the Republican candidate, citing his public service, national security experience and commitment to interfaith harmony and combating antisemitism.

NEW YORK — Faith & Freedom News (FFN) has announced its endorsement of Republican candidate Michael Joseph “Mike” Rogers for the United States Senate from Michigan in the November 3, 2026, midterm elections.

In an endorsement statement, FFN’s editorial board said its decision was based on Rogers’ extensive experience in public service, leadership in national security, and commitment to promoting harmony among diverse communities.

The editorial board described Rogers as an experienced politician, a statesman and a patriotic American whose record of public service makes him a strong candidate for Michigan. It particularly highlighted his efforts to encourage cooperation among communities of different religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

FFN said these principles are particularly important in Michigan, a state with diverse religious, racial and ethnic communities. The editorial board expressed its hope that Michigan could become a model for the rest of the United States by demonstrating how dialogue, mutual understanding and reconciliation can strengthen relations among communities.

Rogers brings considerable experience to the Senate race. A native of Livingston County, Michigan, he graduated from Adrian College with degrees in criminal justice and sociology before serving as an Army officer and FBI special agent.

• EducationGraduated from Adrian College with degrees in criminal justice and sociology.
• Army and FBIServed as an Army officer and FBI special agent. His law enforcement career included investigations involving human trafficking and public corruption.
• Michigan State SenateServed in the state legislature before moving to Washington.
• U.S. House, 2001–2015Represented Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. He chaired the influential House Intelligence Committee, focusing on national security, emerging threats, China’s growing influence and the protection of American intellectual property.

His supporters also point to his legislative experience and bipartisan engagement on issues affecting American families, healthcare and energy policy.

Rogers secured the Republican nomination in the August 2026 primary and is seeking to win the general election against Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, to succeed retiring Democratic Senator Gary Peters. His campaign has emphasized:

• Economic Growth
• Revitalizing American Manufacturing
• Lower Taxes for Working Families
• Strengthening National Security
• Expanding Homeownership
• Protecting Social Security and Medicare

FFN’s editorial board believes that Rogers’ experience in the military, law enforcement, state legislature and Congress gives him an important understanding of the challenges facing both Michigan and the United States.

The endorsement also reflects the organization’s broader vision of promoting peaceful coexistence, religious understanding and stronger relationships among faith communities. FFN maintains that political leadership should help bridge divisions rather than deepen them, particularly at a time when antisemitism, religious intolerance and social polarization remain serious challenges.

The editorial board expressed confidence in Rogers’ ability to bring experience and statesmanship to the Senate, while wishing him success in the November 3 election. The Michigan Senate contest is among the closely watched races in the 2026 midterm elections, with its outcome potentially influencing the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.